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Relationships Matter–For Your Career and Your Lifeby Georgia Adamson - Nov, 2013Relationships don’t just happen–at least, the ones that matter don’t. And in my book, those are the only ones worth spending much time and energy on. Whether it’s in relation to your ongoing career success or to your non-work-related life, you can’t afford to ignore the value and importance of building and nurturing strong relationships. That’s true whether or not they produce any short-term benefits for you personally.
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Resumes That Workby Judith Lindenberger - Nov, 2013If you are looking for a job, writing a resume is one of the first steps you need to take. The goal of a resume is to get you in the door with prospective employers. And, you have about 30 seconds to grab the reader's attention.
As the former Manager of Staffing for a Fortune 500 company, certified career counselor, and board member of several nonprofit organizations, I have reviewed thousands of resumes. Based upon my exp...

Spell it Out!by Harry Urschel - Nov, 2013Much has been written about preparing for job interviews. However, one aspect of preparation that I can’t emphasize enough, and that hardly ever occurs is…
writing out answers to potential interview questions in advance!
When the vast majority of people prepare for job interviews, they vaguely think…
“If I’m asked about _________, I’ll talk about ______________.”
However, they never actually articulate an answer o...

Take this Prize or Wait for Door #3 in Your Job Search?by Harry Urschel - Nov, 2013One of the most difficult things for a job seeker to deal with, is when job offers don’t come at the same time!
In an ideal world, you would receive all potential offers on the same day. You could lay them out on your dining room table, create your pro/con lists, and make the most rational decision of which offer to accept.
The reality, in the vast majority of cases, is that an offer comes, and other potential offers ar...

The Key to a LinkedIn Summary for Job Seekersby Lorrie Boyer - Nov, 2013When it comes creating an effective LinkedIn Profile, every detail counts. As I teach the job seekers in my Work Skills classes, You only get a few seconds to wow the potential employer. You only get a few seconds to make that first impression. This is your first introduction and the first glimpse of you for the employer, so make it count!
Your LinkedIn summary differs a slightly from the resume summary in that you can use...

Is Amazing Performance Really Amazing? What to Do About Meaningless Words.by Dawn Lennon - Nov, 2013Have you noticed how amazing everyone is these day? If not, just listen.
Somehow we’ve become surrounded by all these amazing people who do amazing work with amazing colleagues in amazing places during these amazing times.
Someone may be saying that you’re amazing too.
By definition, to be amazing means one needs to affect others with great wonder, to astonish. That means creating great surprise or marvel (ye...

Working More Creatively for Better Resultsby Adrienne Erin - Nov, 2013It’s a popular saying in offices across the country: “Work smarter, not harder.” But what exactly does that mean?
With more people working 40-plus hours a week, and the endless variations of how to work remotely, whether it’s from your home office, your neighborhood café, or, yes, even your car, these may not always be the best choices.
Sometimes, in the push to be almost superhuman in your daily tasks, it’s important...

About.me – Build Your Online Image & Personal Brandby Michelle Dumas - Nov, 2013The marketing of products and services is all about building brand identification. So, too, is personal marketing, whether you’re looking for a job or otherwise advancing your professional career. Gone are the days when you could rely on just your resume and some good old-fashioned references to get you where you wanted to go. Today, building your personal brand requires creativity, attention to detail and extensive use of...

The Most Important Trait Among Successful People Will Surprise Youby Danny Rubin - Nov, 2013Hey, super-smart people. Got some news for you.
During a recent TED Talk, psychologist Angela Lee Duckworth says while intelligence matters, a high IQ is not the greatest predictor of success.
Duckworth says the key is to have grit or determination, the willingness to push through even when the odds are against us.
OK, grit matters more than any other talent or trait. That means a great deal for our own careers, esp...

How A LinkedIn Profile Can Benefit You As A Job Candidate:by Lorrie Boyer - Nov, 2013Here are some tips how you can use a LinkedIn Profile account to leverage your job seeking and networking strategies. These tips address both the job seeker and the employer looking for people like you:
LinkedIn enables you to reconnect with former co-workers and contacts, which are leads to a future job.
Many jobs are only announced on LinkedIn.
A well crafted, mindful LinkedIn Profile will attract recruiters.
If a recr...

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